Aspects of Managing People within the NHS

Module Code:
Module Title:	Managing People in the Global Context
Module Leader:
Open/Closed Assessment:	Open
Maximum Word Count:	3000
Release Date:	October 2023
Submission Deadline:	11am, Thursday 30th November 2023
Weighting:	100%

Word count requirements

The word count for this assignment is 3000 words.

You must state on the front of your assignment the number of words used and this will be checked.

The main text for this assignment must be word-processed in Arial, font 12, double spacing, minimum 2cm margins all around.

You must observe the word count specified in this assignment brief. The School has a policy of accepting variations to the recommended word count of plus or minus 10%.

What does this mean for you?

Markers will mark your work up to the word count maximum plus 10% and then will stop marking; therefore all words which are in excess of the word count plus 10% will not be marked.

Where your word count is more than 10% below that specified, it is likely that this will

result in a lack of analytical depth or relevant content, which will be reflected in the mark assigned.

Assignment:

Introduction

As discussed in our seminar classes, this assignment is an opportunity for you to

demonstrate what you have learned on this module in relation to the learning outcomes, ie. to be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the different topics and theories covered on this module
Understand, critique [and reflect on] different theories relating to managing people
Apply theory to practise, through real world examples
Understand and plan an assignment
Develop your own arguments based on theoretical knowledge of the subject and lived experience
Apply an international/global perspective to your analysis

Assignment:

The National Health Service (NHS) organisation, the publicly-funded national healthcare system in the UK, provides a comprehensive service, available to all irrespective of

gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. It was established 75

years ago, in 1948, as part of one of the social reforms introduced by the Labour

government of the time, following the Second World War. Over time, the NHS has

acquired an iconic status and is widely held as an exemplar in public healthcare to be emulated across the world. As an organisation, it continues to occupy a unique place in the UK, evident from the support it receives from the public, cutting across political

ideologies. It holds a place in the public consciousness, with extensive coverage in the global media, and has been depicted in the cultural realms through literature, memoirs and TV shows. However, the NHS organisation today is also under significant pressure and faces its biggest challenges since it was established.

We invite you to write ONE individually researched 3,000-word essay on ‘Aspects of managing people within the NHS’

Assignment instructions

In this assignment we ask you to do the following:

Part 1: Applying theory to practise (2000 Words Maximum)

(65%)

Search for any event relating to the NHS over the past three years (December 2020 to December 2023). This could be an actual event, for example the recent strikes in the NHS, or it could be some organisational initiative taken by the NHS (including responses to the Covid-19 pandemic). The event can also be drawn

from other sources of media information, stories or case studies or a (semi)

fictional depiction in a film, book or TV show which features the UK NHS organisation (or a part of that organisation).

Choose either one or two of the following topics to analyse your chosen event within the NHS organisation:

Managing people and employability in the global labour market
Organisation types, structures, teams and work design
Theories of managing people – from classical to human relations approaches
Leadership
Organisational culture
Power and control
Technology and change in organisations
Diversity and difference in organisations
Organisational Ethics

Part 2: Reflection (1000 Words Maximum)

(35%)

Using the knowledge and skills gained from this module please reflect on how this is likely to influence your future career.

You should choose at least 3 topics and reflect on the knowledge and skills you have

gained and developed in relation to each of these topics. For example, what types of

leadership styles and skills have you become aware of and how will you aim to develop your leadership skills in the future? What type of organisational environment would

enable you to develop these skills? What type of organisational culture would support

you in developing these skills? How will your knowledge of diversity and difference influence your approach to working and/or leading in organisations? How will

developing these different skills help you to succeed in the global labour market?

Notes

We are looking to assess what you have learned on this module.

Please ensure you draw on appropriate theoretical knowledge from the module.

Sources relating to your chosen topic should be mainly from the recommended

textbooks and literature within the reading list for each topic. We have selected these

readings carefully. You may also wish to draw on other sources relating to your chosen organisation (eg. from news media, case studies and organisation websites) as well as

other recognised English language academic (journal) sources to support your discussion.

Online sources from commercial providers (eg. workplace.com) and/or

professional essay-writing services (eg. UK Essays) are not acceptable sources for academic subject knowledge.